Life Care Manager (Hanover NH)

LifeCare Advocates•Hanover, NH

9h•$55 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

The Life Care Manager works with older adult clients and their families in Hanover, New Hampshire, and surrounding towns within a 20-minute radius. The role conducts objective assessments, develops client-centered care recommendations, and helps implement and oversee services across care settings. It also provides ongoing problem-solving, support, advocacy, appointment coordination, and education for clients and families. The position includes daily documentation of billing and interventions, weekly in-person supervision with the Director of Clinical Services, monthly group supervision, staff meetings, and facility tours. The Life Care Manager is expected to pursue and maintain relevant licensure, certification, and Aging Life Care Association membership, and to follow the Association’s Standards of Practice. The position is full-time and offers flexible scheduling and hybrid work opportunities.

Requirements

Licensure in social work, nursing, geriatrics, mental health, or a related field is required.
3–5 years of experience working with older adults and families.
Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of family dynamics and family systems.
Highly organized, with the ability to work in a non-traditional, highly professional work environment and manage a fee-for-service caseload effectively.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of and comfort using electronics, including a smartphone and laptop or desktop computer.
Ability to drive and access to a vehicle.
Maintain professional licensure as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Obtain and/or maintain membership in ALCA and obtain and maintain certification as required by ALCA.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred in social work, nursing, geriatrics, mental health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct professional, objective assessments of older adult clients and their families, including psychosocial histories, in-person meetings, and communication with relevant collaterals as needed.
Develop effective professional relationships with clients, families, responsible parties, and care providers in all care settings.
Create and communicate client-centered, professional, objective, and creative recommendations for care, resources, education, and support.
Assist with implementing and overseeing recommendations, including home care, assisted living, and nursing home services.
Provide client-centered problem-solving, ongoing support, and advocacy as needed.
Arrange or accompany clients to medical appointments, arrange transportation if needed, provide feedback to family, and ensure medical orders are followed through as needed.
Provide support and education to family members and loved ones coping with loss, dementia, illness, change, or resistance.
Document billing and interventions daily.
Attend weekly in-person supervision with the Director of Clinical Services.
Attend monthly group supervision, staff meetings, and facility tours.
Attend professional development programs sufficient to obtain and maintain licensure and certification.
Apply for and renew licensure and certification as required by relevant governing bodies.
Abide by the Standards of Practice for Aging Life Care Professionals as determined by ALCA.
Obtain and/or maintain membership in the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), obtain and maintain certification as required by ALCA, and maintain professional licensure as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.